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Realme Watch 2 & Watch 2 Pro launched for the global market

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Jed John Ikoba
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Realme today held the Realme GT global launch event where the Realme GT 5G was the star of the night. The company also introduced a new Vacuum Cleaner as well as teased the Realme Book which will be announced in due course. Realme Watch 2 and Realme Watch 2 Pro were also announced during the event.Realme Watch

The Realme Watch 2 Pro was first announced in Malaysia earlier this month but this is the first time the company is showcasing the Watch 2. The two smartwatches take over from the Realme Watch that was launched last year. They are distinct from each other only in the screen size and battery size and a few other features.Realme Watch 2 Pro vs Realme Watch 2

The Realme Watch 2 Pro features a bigger 1.75-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 385 pixels. The Realme Watch 2 is designed for users who prefer a smaller, compact smartwatch as it features a 1.4-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. The two displays output the same 600 nits peak brightness. However, the Watch 2 Pro has a bigger 390mAh battery capacity which can last up to 14 days on a single charge despite the higher resolution and screen size. On the other hand, the Watch 2 has a standby time of 12 days.

In addition, the Watch 2 Pro comes with a dual-satellite system – GPS+glonass but the Watch 2 doesn’t have support for GPS. Both models, however, come with an IP68 water rating. You also get other smartwatch features such as an optical heart rate sensor, and blood oxygen monitoring. The watch also comes with a heart rate tracker, sleep cycle tracker, steps, calories and distance covered, and other tracking features. The Watch 2 series also comes with up to 90 Sports modes including outdoor running, walking, football, basketball, badminton, jump rope, and others.

As for the pricing and availability, the Realme Watch 2 Pro will retail for 54.99 Euros (~$67) while the Watch 2 Pro is priced at 74.99 Euros (~$91). The smartwatches will be available from June 16 and will be sold on Realme.com and Amazon. The Watch 2 Pro is available in two color variants, namely Space grey, and Metallic Silver while the Watch 2 will be available in only Space grey.

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Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum announced in Europe for €299

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Habeeb Onawole
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Realme had a global event today during which it announced the Realme GT 5G for global markets as well as a handful of IoT products. Among the latter category is the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum, the brand’s very first vacuum cleaner.

Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum featured

The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum has a similar design to a lot of robot vacuum cleaners on the market. It comes in black with a yellow accent for the LiDAR system.

Realme has packed the vacuum cleaner with high-precision sensors, 38 in total, to help with measurement and collision avoidance. The LiDAR system allows it to smartly map and navigate around your home. According to the product page, you can store up to five maps on the device, partition and name areas on the map, and also customize the type of cleaning you want for these areas. So if you want a deeper cleaning for areas such as the kitchen, you can configure it to do so.

The vacuum cleaner has a suction power of up to 3000Pa with four levels of suction strength, the lowest being 500Pa which is also the quietest at 55dB. There are two side brushes, one dense rolling brush, and three layers of filters to trap PM2.5 particles.

Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum specs

The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum not only sweeps but also has a mop function with an intelligent water management system. However, users will have to buy the water tank separately as it isn’t included in the box. The dust box is 600mL while the water tank is 300mL.

It also has an intelligent cleaning feature that works in real-time. realme says it will automatically increase suction and speed for hard-to-clean areas such as wall corners and carpets. For wall edges, it will reduce travel speed and increase brush speed while for carpets it will reduce travel speed and increase suction speed. Other features are virtual walls and scheduled cleaning.

The vacuum cleaner works with Alexa and Google Assistant. So you can add them to your IoT setup and control it with the Alexa or Hey Google commands. You should also be able to add it to routines.

There is a 5200mAh battery inside the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum which Realme claims will provide up to 300 minutes of cleaning time. Once the battery is low, it will return to the charging dock. A full charge takes about 3 hours.

 

Price and Availability

The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum has a price tag of €299. It will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow on the realme website and on AliExpress. Realme is also running a competition where one lucky winner, selected every day from June 16 to June 25, will be able to purchase the vacuum cleaner at a discounted price of €199.

Realme didn’t reveal the price of the water tank neither has it released the price tag for replacement parts such as brushes and filters.

 

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Redmi Note 5/5 Pro finally receives MIUI 12 update in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The Redmi Note 5 (Whyred) was one of the best smartphones of its time. This handset is also known as Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera. The global variant of the device received MIUI 12 update in early January 2021. However, the Chinese variant has started receiving the same update only now.

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Redmi Note 5/5 Pro

For some unknown reasons, Xiaomi has just begun to roll out MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 5 in China. The update arrives with build number V12.0.3.0.PEICNXM.

Despite being released in June 2021, the latest system update for the Redmi Note 5 comes with September 2020 security patches. Above all, the build is in the ‘Stabe Beta’ phase.

In other words, the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 5 Chinese variant is being seeded out in batches. It is only available for a select few users. However, it should reach all the units in the coming days.

Usually, MIUI updates are first rolled out to the models sold in China. Hence, it is weird to learn that the Chinese variant of the Redmi Note 5/5 Pro is the last to get the MIUI 12 update. What’s more interesting is that the update arrives five months after it was made available for the global variant.

That said, we hope Xiaomi to start delivering updates on time without any bugs with the help of its newly established ‘MIUI Pioneer Group’.

 

 

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Samsung to unveil smartphone with high-resolution under-display camera in August

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Jeet
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Samsung has been working on a smartphone with an under-display camera sensor and now it is being reported that the South Korean company has managed to achieve high-resolution for the under-display camera technology.

Further, it is being speculated that the device with this new technology for the front-facing camera could get launched in the second half of this year, and is most likely to go official in the month of August.

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With the achievement of high-resolution support, cementing its effectiveness, it remains to be seen what is the yield rate for the manufacturing on this technology. So far, the technology offered lower resolution and not-so-good outcomes.

Samsung will be hosting a launch event in the month of August this year where the South Korean giant is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone along with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 phone. Out of these two, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is said to come with under-display camera technology.

The company will reportedly use technology that works by dividing the display into two portions — a small area with a different pixel structure and lower resolution than the main screen that allows light to get to the camera sensor, along with the main display.

With this new type of implementation, what you get is an unbroken screen. But the downside is that the camera is visible on light backgrounds, something that the current implementation on ZTE Axon 20 5G takes care of.

Apart from Samsung, some other phone manufacturers are also working on this new technology and could launch their own smartphones with the under-display camera set up by the end of this year.

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Realme GT 5G launched globally for €369 (~$446)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Realme GT 5G flagship phone was announced in China back in March. Since then, Realme fans have been eagerly waiting for its global launch. Today, the company held a global unveiling event to launch the Realme Book and Realme Pad as its first laptop and tablet. At the same event, it also took off covers from the Realme GT 5G for the international markets.

Realme GT 5G specifications and features

The Realme GT 5G has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, and a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. The punch-hole screen offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7 percent.

Unlike the less powerful Realme GT Neo, which features a 32-megapixel selfie camera, the GT 5G features a 16-megapixel front camera. The rear camera system of the Realme GT has a Sony IMX682 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The rear cameras support features like super night scene, video night scene, and 60fps 4K recording.

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Realme GT 5G in Racing Yellow and Dashing Blue colors

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the Realme GT 5G with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart rapid charging. The company claims that it takes only 35 minutes to fully charge the smartphone. For heat dissipation, it features a stainless steel VC cooling system.

The other specs that are available on the GT 5G include dual SIM, 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band GPS, NFC, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos powered dual stereo speakers, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset measures 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4mm and weighs 186 grams. Its leather back model has a thickness of 9.1mm and it weighs 186.5 grams.

Realme GT 5G pricing and availability

Here is the pricing of the two variants of the Realme GT 5G:

  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – 449 euros (~$543)
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage – 599 euros (~$725)
    Color variants: Dashing Silver, Dashing Blue, and Racing Yellow (leather back)

The Realme GT 5G will go on sale from June 28. Early-bird buyers can get the 8 GB variant for 369 euros (~$446) between June 21 and June 25 through AliExpress. On the other side, 12 GB model will be available with an early bird pricing of 499 euros (~$604) on June 21 and June 22 as Primeday offer through Amazon.

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Xiaomi patents phone that sports curved display with side mounted fingerprint scanner

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Sean
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Xiaomi is apparently working on a new smartphone that sports a unique design. A new patent has revealed that the device features a side mounted fingerprint scanner that is housed on a curved display.

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According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese tech giant filed this design with the United States Patent Application Publication. This patent was filed back on 3rd June 2021 and showcases a smartphone with an edge to edge curved display. In other words, the device might be a premium grade flagship model. One of its most notable features includes a side fingerprint scanner that is housed on the right side where the screen is curved.

The fingerprint sensor is housed underneath the curved display itself instead of a separate housing that is part of the frame. This design is similar to the smartphones like Realme X3 SuperZoom and the Mi 10i. While most curved smartphones sport an AMOLED panel, Xiaomi is aiming at introducing a curved IPS LCD display with a fingerprint scanner mounted on the side. Unfortunately, the patent sketches do not reveal any other design elements regarding this handset.

Xiaomi

Furthermore, since the device is still just a patent, so it is unclear if the smartphone maker is actually working on such a product or simply covering all bases. Although, the inclusion of the curved IPS LCD display could mean a major shift for budget and mid range smartphones that do not offer an in display fingerprint sensor.

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Xiaomi confirms MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi MIX 2S, and Mi MIX 3

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi announced MIUI 12.5 at the Mi 11 launch event in late December 2020. The company has been rolling it out to eligible devices for the past few weeks. However, the handset maker did not reveal when the older devices will be receiving the update. Now, as the firm is about to finish the rollout for newer smartphones, a company executive has named an older flagship smartphone that will be receiving the MIUI 12.5 update in near future.

MIUI 12.5

A netizen on Weibo inquired Zhang Guoquan (Director of Xiaomi Mobile System Software) about the availability of the Mi 8 MIUI 12.5 update. To this, the executive simply replied that the update is ready. 

This means we can expect Xiaomi to start rolling out the  MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi 8 in the coming days. The other models in the Mi 8 series should also receive the update at around the same time.

Back in April, the same executive revealed that all the smartphones powered by Snapdragon 845 will be getting the MIUI 12.5 update.  Hence, Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition (aka Mi 8 Pro), and Mi MIX 2S will be updated to the current latest version of MIUI along with Mi MIX 3 featuring a Snapdragon 855.

Unfortunately, it’s still now sure whether the POCO F1 is eligible for the MIUI 12.5 update. But we believe it should receive the update as it has the same chipset as the Mi 8.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy F22 Bluetooth filing suggests its a rebranded Galaxy A22

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Sean
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Earlier this month, Samsung announced the new Galaxy A22 5G and A22 4G in Europe. This model was rumored to be rebranded as the Galaxy F22, and now, a recent regulatory filing has strongly suggested this as well.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

The news arrives from the Bluetooth SIG website, which listed two smartphone models earlier this week. These two models include the Galaxy A22 and Galaxy F22, which strongly suggest that the latter is a rebranded version of the former. The listing also reveals the model number for the Galaxy F22, SM-E225F_DS, which hints at a dual SIM variant. The model number is also in line with the Galaxy A22’s SM-225 model number.

Although, it is currently unclear that the Galaxy F22 is the 4G or 5G version of the Galaxy A22. Furthermore, both smartphones are powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 15W fast charging along with a side mounted fingerprint scanner. Unfortunately, it is unknown which processor the 4G version sports, but it features a 90H OLED panel and a quad camera module (48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP). On the other hand, the 5G variant sports a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, with a triple camera setup (48MP+5MP+2MP).

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The Galaxy F22 is expected to launch in the Indian subcontinent. However, there is no official news on the pricing of the devices. The European version of the 5G model launched for 300 US Dollars, so we can expect the prices to be a bit lower. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding these devices.

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Oppo Find X3 Pro scores 131 points on DxOMark, ties with Vivo X50 Pro+

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Sean
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The Oppo Find X3 Pro has just passed through DxoMark’s camera rating. The device scored 131 points in the testing tying with the Vivo X50 Pro+, with its ultra wide angle and short telephoto lens receiving praises in particular.

Oppo

As per the DxOMark report, the Find X3 Pro is the Chinese tech giant’s 2021 flagship smartphone model that offers a quad camera setup on the rear. The primary lens is a 50 megapixel sensor, paired with another 50 megapixel wide angle lens, a 13 megapixel telephoto shooter, and a 3 megapixel microscope camera. Looking at the test summary, the device scored 139 points in photography, while it received 111 points in video and 71 points for zoom tests.

This translates to the device holding the number sixth DxOMark ranking with the camera rating firm praising it for its “Vivid and pleasant color in most photos and videos,” along with its good detail retention in both videos and photos. Furthermore, the depth estimation for bokeh photos was found to be accurate, with its autofocus being smooth and fast for videos, which also highlighted its effective stabilization as well.

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On the other hand, the device lost points for exposure instabilities in high contrast scenes. Similarly, exposure adaptation in videos was also unstable at times. During low light scenes, the videos were underexposed and auto focus was slow. Night scenes also revealed strong noise in the video captures, while luminance noise and white balance plagued both photos and videos at times. Overall, the Oppo Find X3 Pro still offered a strong camera performance and was said to be one of the best devices that DxOMark has ever tested.

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Xiaomi J18s foldable smartphone tipped to launch in Q4 2021

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi unveiled the Mi MIX Fold as its first-ever foldable smartphone in late March. A little over a month after this device’s announcement, details about the company’s second foldable codenamed J18s started emerging. Now, weeks later, more information about this handset appears on the web.

Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold Ceramic Special Edition
Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold Ceramic Special Edition

All the details about the upcoming Xiaomi J18s foldable smartphone, including the latest ones, come from Digital Chat Station. According to the tipster’s latest Weibo post on this phone, it will make its debut in Q4 2021.

The handset will have an inward folding display, and both internal, as well as external panels, will support a high refresh rate. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

As per previous posts by Digital Chat Station, the Xiaomi J18s’ internal screen supplied by Samsung Display will feature a 120Hz refresh rate. Whereas, the external panel provided by Visionox with an under-display camera solution will have a 90Hz refresh rate.

As for optics, the device is said to house a 10M8P primary sensor, an unknown sensor with a 3x liquid lens, and an ultra-wide unit. All in all, Xiaomi’s second foldable smartphone will be similar to the first model with minor differences.

That said, we expect to learn more about the J18s before its expected launch in the last quarter of this year.

 

 

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DOOGEE S86 Pro Launching Globally on 15 June under $200

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DOOGEE S86 Pro is launching globally on 15 June 2021. The smartphone which has a retail price of $250 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $169.99 at AliExpress and Banggood. Please note that this special offer given to celebrate the world premiere of DOOGEE S86 Pro starts on 15 June 2021 and ends on 20 June 2021. 

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DOOGEE S86 Pro at $169.99 @AliExpress / Banggood

 

DOOGEE S86 Pro

DOOGEE S86 Pro, the latest addition to the rugged smartphone series by DOOGEE features a 6.1” HD+ Waterdrop display with 720 x 1560P resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The highlight of this smartphone lies in its built-in infrared thermometer. The infrared temperature sensor has an accuracy range of 0.2-degree Celsius and can be used for checking body temperature and temperatures of liquids like coffee, milk, water, etc. The smartphone can also be used to check surface and food temperature. 

DOOGEE S86 Pro

The rugged smartphone features a textured rubber body reinforced with aluminum padding making it drop and shock-proof. With IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD 810G certifications, the smartphone is waterproof, dirt, dust, and drop-proof. It is waterproof up to 1.5m depth for around 30 mins and can survive a drop from 1.5m height on a concrete surface. Designed for adventure enthusiasts and globe trotters the smartphone comes with a Rear Quad LED flashlight that is powerful enough to light up your way in pitch-black surroundings.

DOOGEE S86 Pro

The smartphone comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM expandable up to 256GB and is powered by an Helio P60 Octa-Core processor. It features a rear triple camera setup with a 16MP main camera and 8MP and 2MP secondary cameras. For the selfie camera, you have an 8MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a massive 8500mAh battery the smartphone gives you 2 to 4 days of usage on one single charge and supports fast charging. Other interesting features include glove mode, wet screen mode, NFC, tri-navigational satellite support, custom key, toolbox, etc.

DOOGEE S86 Pro

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DOOGEE S86 Pro

DOOGEE S86 Pro is launching globally on 15 June 2021. The smartphone which has a retail price of $250 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $169.99 only. You can buy DOOGEE S86 Pro either from AliExpress or from Banggood. Please note that this super deal ends on 20 June 2021. 

DOOGEE S86 Pro

Also, DOOGEE is hosting a GIVEAWAY contest for its global customers. 10 lucky winners who will be selected through the contest will either get an S86 PRO Smartphone or other exciting wearables. To enter the contest click here. Please note that the discount offer is live now. So place your orders asap. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Honor Magic 3 to launch in August with Snapdragon 888 Pro SoC: Leak

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Sean
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A new leak has revealed that the Honor Magic 3 smartphone will arrive with Snapdragon 888 Pro SoC. The device will apparently launch in August 2021 and will feature the new top end processor from Qualcomm.

Honor

The news arrives from a Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, from known tipster @数码闲聊站. As per the social media post, the upcoming Magic 3 smartphone will sport the Snapdragon 888 Pro SoC, which is expected to feature the new X1 super core that offers a frequency of 3.0GHz. In other words, it is an overclocked variant of the base Snapdragon 888 processor. Notably, we had previously reported on Honor working on a new smartphones with this chipset, so this handset might be the model in question.

Furthermore, the company’s CEO had also announced recently that its Magic series of smartphones will include high end flagship grade devices. These handsets will also offer iconic physical design, advanced imaging capabilities, and quality assurance as well, among other things. The tipster also added that the company’s first foldable smartphone will also be launching soon, marking the brand’s entry into the foldable smartphone segment.

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Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Realme Buds Q2 budget TWS earbuds might launch in India soon with ANC

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Sean
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The Realme Buds Q2 truly wireless earbuds were launched a couple of months prior in Pakistan and have also been made available in certain other markets like Malaysia and more. But, a recent leak revealed that the company will be launching the new budget TWS earbuds in India soon.

According to a tipster on Twitter, the Buds Q2 earbuds from the Chinese smartphone maker will be launching in the region soon. The tweet also shared screenshots, which revealed that the wireless earphones will arrive with Active Noise Cancellation as well. The company recently confirmed that it will be launched the Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5Gin the country later this month, with the Buds Q2 expected to launch along with these smartphones.

Furthermore, the brand even confirmed that the launch of a 32 inch smart TV in the nation as well. For those unaware, the Buds Q2 features 10mm drivers with Bass Boost+ enhancement technology. It will even offer a low latency Game Mode with 88ms latency. The hearables offer up to 20 hours of music, including its charging case, on a single full charge. The case itself takes about 2.5 hours to full charge while the buds take about an hour and 40 minutes to reach full charge.

Realme Buds Q2

Notably, the Realme Buds Q2 also supports fast charging and provides 2 hours of music playback on a 10 minute charge. The earbuds also feature touch controls that let you play and pause music or even answer and end calls on the go. These earbuds are also IPX4 certified and are expected to arrive at a price of around 2,499 INR (roughly 34 US Dollars). So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this device.

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Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ rumored to feature a plastic back panel

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Earlier this year, Samsung switched to a polycarbonate (plastic) rear panel on the Galaxy S series with the Galaxy S21. As per a new rumor, the same material could also make its way to the Plus model (Galaxy S22+) next year. However, the Ultra variant (Galaxy S22 Ultra) will retain the glass back panel.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung has been experimenting with plastic back on its smartphones for years. The company introduced the so-called glasstic panel on the Galaxy A series. This glossy polycarbonate back feels cheap as it not only attracts smudges but also scratches.

Then, the firm debuted the Galaxy Note20 with a matte polycarbonate rear finish. The same material later made its way to the Galaxy S20 FE and the Galaxy S21. Even the mid-range Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 use a similar finish but of lower quality.

Seems like customers don’t mind the shift from glass to plastic, as much as the tech community. Hence, Samsung is rumored (via @FrontTron) to use polycarbonate back on both the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ in 2022.

Anyway, this is still not confirmed. Hence, we will have to wait a little further for more information. If it happens to be true, then the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be the only device in the Galaxy S22 series with a rear glass panel.

 

 

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Global Smartphone shipments to rise by 12% in 2021, despite supply issues: Report

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Sean
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A new report has revealed that the global smartphone market is expected to see a growth in shipments this year. The projected growth is around 12 percent, with total shipment figures reaching 1.4 bllion units.

According to a Canalys report, the growth in smartphone shipments is indicative of the strong recovery of the market from last year. During 2020, the shipments of handset fell by 7 percent due to the severe market constraints caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. But with the world recovering from the pandemic and vaccines being rolled out, the issue with supply of components will emerge as the new bottleneck for the smartphone industry.

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As per Canalys Research Manager Ben Stanton, “The smartphone industry’s resilience is quite incredible.” He further added that “There is strong momentum behind 5G handsets, which accounted for 37% of global shipments in Q1, and are expected to account for 43% for the full year (610 million units). This will be driven by intense price competition between vendors, with many sacrificing other features, such as display or power, to accommodate 5G in the cheapest device possible. By the end of the year, 32% of all 5G devices shipped will have cost less than US$300. It is time for mass adoption.”

Although, the supply constraints for components wil limit the grwoth potential of smartphone shipments this year. For those unaware, the world is suffering from a major shortage of semiconductors and certain component materials at the moment. This has led to a build of backorders and “The industry is fighting for semiconductors, and every brand will feel the pinch,” Stanton added.

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Canalys VP of Mobility Nicole Peng stated that “The other angle to this is pricing. As key components, such as chipsets and memory, increase in price, smartphone vendors must decide whether to absorb that cost or pass it on to consumers.” Furthermore, the report added that the pandemic even caused permanent changes in the market, with channels transforming having to adapt or die during the pandemic.

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Honor 50 SE spotted with Dimensity 900 before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Honor 50 SE that has a model number of JLH-AN00 has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site today. Moreover, another unknown Honor phone with model number NTH-AN00 has also appeared on Geekbench (via). Both phones have were spotted at China’s 3C and TENAA certification sites in the recent past.

The TENAA listings of phones have not revealed any information on their specs. However, their 3C listings have revealed that they carry support for 5G connectivity, and they may debut a 66W charger. The Geekbench listing of both phones has revealed that they are equipped with 8 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.

MediaTek’s MT6877V/ZA chip that fuels the JLH-AN00 phone is the Dimensity 900 chip, but there is no word on the chip that powers the NTH-AN00. A recent leak by tipster Ishan Agarwal revealed that the Honor 50 SE is driven by the Dimensity 900 chipset. Hence, it can be said that the NTH-AN00 smartphone is the Honor 50 SE. It is unclear whether JLH-AN00 is the Honor 50 phone or the rumored Honor X20, which is expected to debut a few weeks after the Honor 50 series.

The Honor 50 SE is speculated to arrive with a 6.78-inch FHD+ LCD screen, a 4,000mAh battery, a 16-megapixel front camera, and 100-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras. The Honor 50 series that includes the Honor 50, 50 SE, and 50 Pro will be made official tomorrow through a launch event in China.

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Xiaomi establishes ‘MIUI Pioneer Group’ to fix problems faced by users

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi started as a software company in 2010. MIUI is the company’s first product. It was introduced as a revolutionary Android skin. Even a decade later, Xiaomi is known for MIUI, but unfortunately for wrong reasons. The firm’s once-popular mobile software is now notorious for bugs and performance issues. Thankfully, Xiaomi finally appears to have begun to repair its reputation ahead of MIUI 13 release.

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Earlier today, a Xiaomi Product Director, who is also the MIUI Experience General Manager, officially announced that they have established a committee called ‘MIUI Pioneer Group’ more than a week ago. 

The members of this council will be responsible for solving all kinds of problems faced by MIUI users. The committee will post their progress in form of a report on Mi Community.

Although this move does not sound like anything extraordinary, it is a welcoming development nevertheless. We hope Xiaomi fixes all the issues with MIUI in the coming months. Because it has been the ‘Achilles’ heel’ of the company’s smartphones for quite some time.

Competitors like OPPO and vivo overhauled their mobile software recently as they started entering new markets. In fact, ColorOS has now become one of the best Android skins in the market. Whereas, Funtouch OS is much better than the previous iterations.

On the other hand, Samsung has set the bar high for Android updates with One UI. The company offers three Android updates and at least four years of security updates for most of its devices.

 

 

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Realme X9 India launch nearing as moniker appears on official website

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Realme is reportedly working on the Realme X9 series of smartphones for the Chinese market. It is believed that the Realme RMX3366 that has been certified by the TENAA and 3C authorities of China could be debuting in the market as the Realme X9 Pro. There is no word on the model number of the Realme X9 handset. Apart from China, the X9 series could be coming soon to India as popular tipster Mukul Sharma shared a screenshot, which reveals that the Realme X9 moniker has appeared on Realme India’s website.

Realme X9 spotted at Realme india website

It is not the first time that an unannounced phone’s name has appeared on Realme India’s website. Earlier this month, monikers like Realme 9, Realme XT 3, and Realme GT 2 had also cropped up on the site. The listings only hint the arrival of these phones to the Indian market and have no information on their specs. While the X9 is mentioned in the screengrab, we could not find it on the website at the time of writing this post.

Rumors have it that the Realme X9 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chipset, and it may cost between 2,000 Yuan (~$312) and 2,500 Yuan (~$390). On the other side, the Realme X9 Pro could be equipped with Snapdragon 870 chipset, a 120Hz display, and it could be priced between 2,500 Yuan (~$390) and 3,000 Yuan (~$468).

The Realme X9 Pro’s TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.55-inch OLED FHD+ display, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) +16-megapixel (Sony IMX481) + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It is likely to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Japan and Finland to join hands for the development of 6G network

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Sean
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Known telecom groups from Japan and Finland are teaming up for the development of 6G networking. This would have the joint effort focus on research and development of the sixth generation of telecommunications technology to help in setting up standards in a race with China.

Japan

According to a NikkeiAsia report, Finland’s telecom equipment maker Nokia, a major player in the industry, will join this effort. Furthermore, Japan’s Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium will also be signing the agreement soon with Finnish group 6G Flagship. Notably, this cooperation was set to be announced earlier today (15th June 2021) at the Global Digital Summit 2021, which is an event organized by Nikkei and Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

The joint effort arrives after the 4.5 billion US Dollars commitment from Japan and the US for the development of the next generation communication technology. This partnership was announced back in April 2021. The combined effort, which is also set to include “third countries” to promote secure connectivity, will help in the competition against China to set global standards.

Japan

The beyond 5G Promotion Consortium aims to commercialize 6G technology within the 2030s and will include notable Japanese telecom players like Nippon Telegraph & Telephone, NTT Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank Corp, and Rakuten Mobile. Additionally, the members of the Japanese consortium will engage in joint research projects and personnel exchange as well. This group is also in talks for future collaboration with American telecom suppliers like Cisco and even chipmaker Intel.

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G’s new renders and Geekbench listing emerge ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OnePlus is speculated to launch the OnePlus Nord N200 5G today (June 15). Ahead of the alleged launch, reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared new renders of the smartphone. In addition, the handset has also appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site.

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G’s new renders show the phone in silver and black colors. The phone features a punch-hole screen, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a rectangle-shaped camera module on the back.

The N200 has appeared with its DE2117 model number on the benchmarking site. The Geekbench listing of the phone shows that it is equipped with Snapdragon 480 chipset (mentioned with “holi” codename), 4 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. It scored 511 in the single-core test of Geekbench, and it scored 1615 in its multi-core test.

OnePlus Nord N200 5G Geekbench

OnePlus Nord N200 5G specifications

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G’s recent leak by reputed tipster Evan Blass revealed that it has a 6.49-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate, SD480 chip, 4 GB LPDDR4x RAM, 64 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, a microSD card slot, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

OnePlus Nord N200 5G renders
Leaked render of the OnePlus Nord N200 5G by Sudhanshu Ambhore

The N200’s rear camera setup has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel front camera. The other features that sum up of the phone are dual SIM support with 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G is expected to remain exclusive to markets like the U.S. and Canada. It could be the cheapest 5G phone from the brand as it is expected to arrive with a sub-$250 price tag.

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